*Cherries are beginning to arrive in our local markets soon (we have been waiting!) *Local varieties: Bing is King – but early varies such as Chelan are followed by Rainier, Lapin, Skeena, Sweetheart, Queen Ann, and Lambert. *Eaten right out of hand or in recipes from...
Things are heating up outside and, on the grill, so let’s talk steak! First things first – start with a good piece of meat, a New York, Filet, or rib-eye would be perfect! Something nice …and thick. I have a great recipe (below) for a Bitter & Bourbon Steak...
Starting the morning off with a d’lish breakfast can set the tone for the rest of the day but sleeping in can be an important weekend must…so quick and easy breakfast bakes to the rescue! Most everyone has some sort of variation on a “hash brown breakfast bake” or...
All around us, green things are poking up through the ground this time of year, especially asparagus! One of the best things about early summer is this tasty green wonder! Now, I know a lot of people have the perception that skinny “pencil” asparagus is preferable,...
The side dishes of today should bring variety and spice to our meals. Baked potatoes and rice are still great standbys, but with so many interesting new options it’s time to get creative! Speaking of potatoes, I’ve got a super-fast and easy recipe for Lemon & Herb...
Oh honey! I’ve got some honey buzz for you…. The United States alone has more than 300 varieties of honey. The variety depends on the type of blossom the bees are collecting nectar from. From clover, to orange blossom – to the intense flavored buckwheat...